Island Composition Aquascape 'The Asteroid'
Island Composition 'The Asteroid'

ADA 60x45p Aquarium with a Island Composition
Our close friend and talented aquascaper, Ady Myers, crafted a stunning aquascape for the Horizon Aquatics Gallery. Inspired by a classic nature style, his concept incorporated wood arranged to evoke the dramatic effect of an asteroid crashing into rocks.
The Aquascape: "Asteroid"
The carefully arranged wood bursts outward from the central stone formation, capturing the raw force and chaos of an asteroid’s crash, yet framed within the tranquillity of a classic nature-style composition to give the illusion nature has taken over.
Equipment Breakdown
For those inspired to recreate a similar aquascape at home, here's a breakdown of the equipment used:
Aquarium & Cabinet
ADA 60p45 (60x45x36) £279
ADA Garden mat (60x45) £17.99
ADA Wood Cabinet 60 45 Metallic Silver (60x45x70cm) £999
Lighting
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ADA Aquasky RGB 2 – Delivers vibrant classic nature colour and is controllable by app. £599
Filtration
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OASE Biomaster Thermo 350 – Reliable and efficient filtration with integrated heater and pre-filter. £249.99
- Biomedia 4litres £36.99
Glass Ware & Skimmer
- Horizon Aquatics lily outflow 17mm £24.99
- Horizon Aquatics Glass Inflow 17mm £22.99
- Clear hose 16/22mm £12.99
- ADA Vuppa £179
CO₂ System
CO₂ Art Pro-SE Regulator Kit with added accessories
- Drop checker
- in tank diffuser
- non return valve
- 1.5kg co2 bottle
Prices for Co2 systems start from £210 there are many different options to choose from
Full cost of equipment is £2,631.94
Prices mentioned on this blog are posted on 07/08/2025 and could increase over time, please only use prices as a rough guideline, see website for exact current prices.
Hardscape & Planting
Substrate & Hardscape:
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ADA Amazonia Soil – Nutrient-rich base for optimal plant growth.
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Geo Stone & Red Moor Root – Used for structure, effect
Aquarium Plant list:
- HC Cuba Carpet
- Glossostigma
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Pogostemon helferi
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Staurogyne repens
- Rotala H’ra
- Rotala rotundifolia
- Ludwigia Super Red
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Limnophila Hippuroides
- Rotala Orange Juice
- Bucephalandra caterina
- Anubias mini coin
Watch the Full Build Video on the Horizon Aquatics Youtube Channel: